Precision measuring instruments, more than 6,000 products including micrometers, calipers, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), vision systems, and hardness testers, are the business of Mitutoyo Corporation, the world's leading maker in the field. Founded in 1934 by Yehan Numata in Tokyo and headquartered in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, it operates in around 40 countries with more than 80 branch offices, 65 M3 Solution Centers, and 20 calibration labs, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor customers. Its 'Quality First' philosophy drives metrology innovation, with tools such as the QuantuMike and MiSTAR 555 supporting IoT and automation.